Staff Profiles
Meadowbrook, Inc.

Laura Segal, CPCU, ARM, ARe,
Vice President, Program Manager

As Meadowbrook's Program Manager for the Michigan Municipal League Liability and Property Pool, Laura is responsible for coordinating Meadowbrook's activities on behalf of the Pool. She works closely with the Pool Administrator to ensure that Meadowbrook provides creative and efficient services that meet or exceed Pool guidelines. She began her insurance career working as a broker to Lloyd’s of London. In 1990, Laura joined Meadowbrook’s reinsurance brokerage division, Meadowbrook Intermediaries. In this position, she was responsible for all aspects of reinsurance placement of public entities, professional trade associations, and captives. Laura possesses a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Michigan and an MBA in International Management. She currently holds the Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), and Associate in Reinsurance (ARe) designations.

As Meadowbrook’s Municipal Service and Sales Manager for the Michigan Municipal League insurance programs, Judy is responsible for overseeing the work provided by Meadowbrook’s Municipal Account Executive service team. Also, Judy is responsible for service to Members in Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne Counties. Judy joined the Public Entity Division of Meadowbrook Insurance Group, Inc. in 1998. Her insurance career includes more than 21 years of service with Alexsis, Inc., which began in 1976. Judy received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Siena Heights College and a Master of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University. She currently holds the Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), and Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designations. She also holds a Resident Agent's license from the State of Michigan with qualifications in Accident and Health, Life, and Multiple Lines P & C. Judy and her husband John have three children, and four grandchildren.

Diane Jones, Municipal Account Executive

Diane began her insurance career in 1992 as a Claim Representative with the St. Paul Insurance Company (now Travelers). She expanded her insurance career by producing and servicing commercial insurance for corporate accounts with large brokerage firms. Diane earned the designation of Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) in August 2000. In 2002 she moved to the Grand Rapids area and was involved with elected local government as a Cannon Township Trustee starting in 2004. In 2014 she was elected as a Kent County Commissioner. Diane joined Meadowbrook’s Municipal Account Executive service team in 2017 and is responsible for service to Members in Clinton, Eaton, Gratiot, Ingham, Isabella, Kent, Montcalm and Shiawassee Counties. Diane is licensed with the State of Michigan as a Resident Producer.

Connie M. Monson, Municipal Account Executive

Connie began her insurance career in 1985 with CNA Insurance Company. She joined Meadowbrook in 1989 as a Michigan Municipal League Liability and Property Underwriter and Training Coordinator. In 1999, Connie accepted the position of Municipal Account Executive in Northern Michigan, which enabled her to share her experience with municipal administrators. She is currently servicing 31 counties from her office in Traverse City. Connie received a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Central Michigan University. She also holds a Resident Agent's license from the State of Michigan with qualifications in Accident and Health, Life, and Multiple Lines P & C. She is currently pursuing the Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) professional designation.

Jim Newman, Municipal Account Executive

Jim began his insurance career in 2001 when he opened his own insurance agency in St Johns, MI. He feels that the greatest aspect of being an Insurance Agent is the opportunity to help others to better understand the complexities and many benefits of insurance. Jim starts each new endeavor and every day with the objective of striving to gain something positive from each person that he meets. Jim currently holds a Resident Agent’s insurance license with qualifications in Multiple Lines Property and Casualty, Life, and Accident and Health. Jim has earned the designation of Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow (LUTCF) and is pursuing the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) designation. Jim and his wife Angie have four children, two boys and two girls, and reside in Calhoun County.

Brian M. Steckroth, Municipal Account Executive

Brian began his insurance career in 1988 with CNA Insurance Company. He joined Meadowbrook Insurance Group in 1997 and became part of the dedicated service team for the Michigan Municipal League Liability and Property Pool in 1999. He has a Bachelor of Science from Detroit College of Business and is currently pursing the Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation. He also holds a Resident Agent's license from the State of Michigan with qualifications in Accident and Health, Life, and Multiple Lines P & C. Brian uses his experience to provide service to Pool and Fund Members in Huron, Tuscola, Sanilac, St. Clair, Lapeer, Ingham, Livingston, Lenawee, and Monroe Counties.